King Solomon's Mines (1985)
An action packed adventure, full of laughs and heroics.
Ever in search of adventure, explorer Allan Quatermain agrees to join the beautiful Jesse Huston on a mission to locate her archaeologist father, who has been abducted for his knowledge of the legendary mines of King Solomon. As the kidnappers, led by sinister German military officer Bockner, journey into the wilds of Africa, Allan and Jesse track the party and must contend with fierce natives and dangerous creatures, among other perils.
Director: J. Lee Thompson
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: November 22, 1985
Cast
- Richard Chamberlain - Allan Quatermain
- Sharon Stone - Jesse Huston
- Herbert Lom - Colonel Bockner
- John Rhys-Davies - Dogati
- Ken Gampu - Umbopo
- June Buthelezi - Gagoola, reine indigène
- Sam Williams - Scragga
- Fidelis Chea - le chef Mapakï
- Shaike Ophir - Kassam
- Mick Lesley - Dorfman
Screenplay
- H. Rider Haggard (Novel)
- Gene Quintano (Screenplay)
- James R. Silke (Screenplay)
Music: Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography: Álex Phillips Jr.
Editing: John Shirley
Production: The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $13M
Box Office: $15M
Original Language: en
Themes
Lost Treasures and Dangerous Quests, Pirate Legends and High Seas Adventures, Pirate Adventures
Keywords
treasure, based on novel or book, africa, riddle, giant spider, treasure hunt, disappearance, quicksand, archaeologist, archeology, allan quatermain
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is King Solomon's Mines about?
- Ever in search of adventure, explorer Allan Quatermain agrees to join the beautiful Jesse Huston on a mission to locate her archaeologist father, who has been abducted for his knowledge of the legendary mines of King Solomon. As the kidnappers, led by sinister German military officer Bockner, journey into the wilds of Africa, Allan and Jesse track the party and must contend with fierce natives and dangerous creatures, among other perils.
- Who directed King Solomon's Mines?
- King Solomon's Mines was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
- Who stars in King Solomon's Mines?
- King Solomon's Mines stars Richard Chamberlain, Sharon Stone, Herbert Lom, John Rhys-Davies, Ken Gampu, June Buthelezi.
- How long is King Solomon's Mines?
- King Solomon's Mines has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is King Solomon's Mines?
- King Solomon's Mines is a Action, Adventure, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of King Solomon's Mines?
- King Solomon's Mines had a budget of $13M.
- How much did King Solomon's Mines gross?
- King Solomon's Mines grossed $15M worldwide.
- Where was King Solomon's Mines produced?
- King Solomon's Mines was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of King Solomon's Mines?
- The themes of King Solomon's Mines include: Lost Treasures and Dangerous Quests, Pirate Legends and High Seas Adventures, Pirate Adventures.